Data are presented as mean (SD), or N (%) unless stated otherwise. Abbreviations: BMI = body mass index, CIN = contrast induced nephropathy, CV/CCC = contrast volume/calculated creatinine clearance, M
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or n (%). P-value was calculated between patients with recurrence and no recurrence using Pearson's χ2 test for categorical variables and Student’s t-te
BackgroundTissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) levels is strongly associated with cardiac extracellular matrix accumulation and atrial fibrosis. Whether serum levels of TIMP-1 are associat
BackgroundPulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is a commonly engaged therapy for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Prior studies have documented elevated AF recurrence rates among females vs. males. Sex